Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Palm Springs, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Miramar and Palm Springs, this 12.4-mile trip is an efficient way to get across South Florida. Clocking in at just 22 minutes, the journey is easily completed in a single day, requiring no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily using Northwest 57th Avenue, the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, and West 4th Avenue/Red Road. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is a highly economical excursion for your daily commute or local errands. Since both locations are within Florida, you can expect a familiar, urbanized travel experience throughout the entire duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 53rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Red Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 57th Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Palm Springs, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
3
Turn left onto SR 817
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 823
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Road
10
Continue on SR 823
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SR 823
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 53rd Street
13
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
West 8th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 817 / South University Drive
Turn left onto SR 817 / South University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West 53rd Street
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Homestead Extension
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palm Springs, FL
Morning in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. While you spend about 26% of your time on the highway, much of the route relies on local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.1 miles along Northwest 57th Avenue, providing a brief period of steady cruising before you return to the more technical segments of the trip. The transition between fast-paced highway sections and slower, turn-heavy local roads defines the personality of this 12.4-mile trek. You will need to stay alert as you maneuver through these varying road types.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Northwest 57th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 817 / South University Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 12.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Palm Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Homestead
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Northwest 57th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palm Springs, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palm Springs, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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